Head of Colleges

Head of Colleges | Further Education Senior Leader

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Are you an experienced FE leader ready to shape strategy across a group of specialist college sites?

We're recruiting a Head of Colleges for a leading provider of specialist care and education, delivering life-changing outcomes for children, young people, and adults across England and Wales. This is a rare opportunity to join the Education Senior Leadership Team and lead a growing group of six specialist college sites.

The Role

As Head of Colleges, you'll drive quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across the college group, working closely with the Divisional Director and wider Executive Team to ensure a seamless learner journey from school through to further education.

You'll be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership — developing an ambitious vision for college provision and shaping organisational strategy as part of the Education SLT

Quality & Improvement — driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment; leading self-assessment and improvement planning; ensuring outstanding Ofsted readiness

Leadership & Culture — inspiring and developing College Principals, building leadership capacity and succession planning across the group

Partnership Working — building strong relationships with employers, local authorities, and regulatory bodies

What You'll Bring

Significant senior leadership experience in further education or multi-site provision

Deep knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework

A proven track record improving educational outcomes and leading quality improvement

Strong strategic thinking with operational excellence

Experience managing senior leaders within complex organisations

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification (essential)

SENCO and/or NPQH desirable

What's On Offer

A highly influential leadership role with genuine organisational impact

Ongoing leadership development opportunities

A collaborative, values-driven Executive and Senior Leadership Team

Join a Top Employer UK 2026 and Top 10 Global Inspiring Workplace 2026

Location: Multi-site role covering six college locations across England and Wales. xwzovoh Flexibility required for occasional early morning, evening, and off-site meetings.

If you're an ambitious education leader who believes every learner deserves the chance to thrive, I'd love to hear from you.

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